What to say to my mom about this New Cat my boyfriend got me?

Question

she doesnt know i have it, what can i tell her??

like.. his friends cat had kittens.. n all of them left except this one and he went out of town so ima baby sit it but then.. it'll jus be mine. lol

im responsible and will take care of it, no question there so dont say im not responsible.

thank you.

Answer 1

You need to tell her before bringing the cat into the house. Not informing her of the situation is actually irresponsible behavior. Having a cat requires at least ~100 dollars a month between food, litter, equipment, toys, and vet visits (including saving for emergent care). Do you have a job to support this expense? If not, then your mom will be the one financially responsible for the pet. Your also need to consider that cats have a very long lifespan and you will not be able to bring it with you if/when you go to college. Hence eventually the kitten will become your mother's cat.  

In other words, talk to her before you agree to take in the kitten.

Answer 2

It's best to start with the truth.  Take a few minutes and work out a plan of how you will take care of the kitten and how you will be responsible for all expenses such as food, litter, inoculations and neutering.  If you show your Mom that you have planned ahead, she's much more likely to let you keep the cat.

Don't tell Mom it's just for a few days, be honest and let her know what the arrangement will be.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Your boyfriend has no right to 'give' you a pet if you don't live in your own place.  He should have asked your mom first.

Does she even know you were planning to babysit it?  That would be the best way to start - ASK her if it is ok.  Then when she has met the kitten and gotten to know it, perhaps she'll let you keep it.  But just bringing it home unannounced and expecting her to just deal with it is the worst thing you can do and definitely will NOT send the message that you are responsible.

Answer 4

Sorry, but if you live with her- you should have had her permission before you brought the animal into the home.  If she says you can't keep it, you can't keep it.  If you live on your own, you can do whatever you want.  But don't lie to her.